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"Fifty Shades of red blend
Forming one droplet of blood
One Jake with 3 million type ones strong

Grams of Carbohydrates,units of insulin
effort of exercise calculations,sleepiness,
life's a balance

Blood Glucose monitoring system to control the chaos

"Tch" the sound of the lancet penetrating my finger
"Deet" the sound of the glucose meter consuming the droplet
"Deet Deet Deet" the analysis readout of my balance... a number to make inner peace ensue

I am the director of this balance. Which thankfully used to be so naturally automatic is now..,. calculated and mechanic

The test strips have a butterfly on them. I would wonder, Why?
I believe they are as soothing as a butterfly kiss and equally gentle"

This whole thing is designed around diabetic insulin tubes. So in some ways this little contraption is a insulin holder, but it's main intention is for miniature wargaming as a sci-fi piece (Cryostasis). It can display various small items inside the tube and it can also be fitted with an LED. It's had a long history with many hiccups but it's finally here. Here's a link to the journey (Project Log)

Verity, you know if you are using supplies that you have used, then you are personally signing each work with your own DNA. Your works inspire, so I am planning to build a sculpture too, I will probably do a botanical theme. Thanks again for sharing!

Hey Thorn, thanks so much! Each one took different amounts of time. The Hedgehog took a couple of hours, where as the two-headed panther creature took about 3 days. It was mainly the fact that I didn't plan it out first, but I would just keep adding to it. Walking away from it for a day and then coming back was a life saver!

From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...

HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST GRANTS SUPPORT TO DIABETES HANDS FOUNDATION FOR FOURTH YEAR Funding in 2015 to support major transitions in programs and leadership at Diabetes Hands Foundation BERKELEY, CA: February 18, 2015 – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Read on! →

Here’s a new way to celebrate Valentines Day: Buy a dozen roses, spare the cost of one (about $5) and donate to IDF’s Life for a Child program. By doing this, you will help children in need of life saving insulin. Those of Read on! →